Marseille is the gateway to the French Mediterranean, with its Vieux-Port, breathtaking coves, and a historic center that blends history and contemporary life. France's oldest city is best explored aboard a luxury car, exploring the narrow streets of the Panier and enjoying the coastal views. Milan Luxury Cars delivers and collects your vehicle directly in Marseille, at your hotel, or at the airport—wherever you prefer in Europe.
We'll deliver your car to you in front of your hotel overlooking the Vieux-Port, to a villa on the city's southern coast, to a private address, or at the airport. If you're arriving by boat, we can meet you at one of the marinas, on the dock, at the time you specify.
The return can take place elsewhere: in Aix-en-Provence, on the French Riviera, in Italy or in Spain, depending on how your trip continues.
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marignane, northwest of the city. With light traffic, it takes about thirty minutes to get to the city center. After you let us know your flight and time, we'll deliver the car to you at arrivals or wherever you've agreed.
Marseille is a large city, with heavy traffic and many one-way streets around the Vieux-Port. The Panier, the oldest neighborhood, can only be explored on foot. For sightseeing, you can leave your car at the hotel; you'll need it for the coast and inland. There are low-emission zones in some French cities; please let us know when booking where you plan to drive.
On the city's highest hill, the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is topped by a large golden statue of the Madonna and Child, which the locals call the Bonne Mère. From the esplanade, the view encompasses the rooftops, the port, and the islands. You can drive up, but there are limited spaces at the top: arrive early or take a taxi.
At the entrance to the port, the MuCEM is a museum dedicated to the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, housed in a modern building enveloped in a concrete structure. A walkway connects it to Fort Saint-Jean, from which you return to the Vieux-Port. Here, every morning, fishermen sell their freshly landed catch on the quayside; at lunchtime, it's time for bouillabaisse, the city's signature fish soup.
From the center, the Corniche Kennedy follows the sea southward, overlooking the Château d'If, the fortress on an islet made famous by the novel The Count of Monte Cristo. Beneath a bridge on the Corniche lies the Vallon des Auffes, a small fishing port with colorful boats and seafood restaurants. The Château d'If and the Frioul Islands can be reached by boat from the Vieux-Port.
Between Marseille and Cassis, the coast forms the Calanques, inlets of white rock and clear water protected by a national park. Roads only reach a few points, and in summer, car access to some of the coves is limited: they are usually reached by walking along sometimes challenging trails, or by sea.
During the warmer months, on days with strong winds or fire risk, access to the massif's trails may be limited or closed: check conditions the evening before. Boat trips depart from the Vieux-Port and Cassis and allow you to see several coves in just a few hours. Bring closed-toe shoes, water, and a hat.
Cassis is about half an hour away, past the Col de la Gineste, a hilly road overlooking the sea. The town has a harbor with pastel-colored houses and lends its name to a white wine produced in the surrounding hills.
From Cassis, the Route des Crêtes climbs Cap Canaille, one of the highest sea cliffs in France, and descends to La Ciotat. It's a spectacular route, with many scenic lay-bys, but it's closed on days with strong winds or fire risk. With the roof down on a Ferrari F8 Spider, every hairpin bend becomes a spectacular viewpoint.
Aix-en-Provence is about half an hour north: you can spend a day there or use it as a base for exploring Provence . To the east, Bandol and Sanary-sur-Mer are about 45 minutes to an hour away, with vibrant ports and vineyards producing red and rosé wines; a van is available for group tastings , but decide who will drive beforehand. Continuing along the coast, you'll reach Saint-Tropez in about two hours.
With the family, between the city, the beach, and the countryside, the Mercedes-AMG G63 offers comfort and a high seating position with a clear view of the road. On the narrow streets of central neighborhoods, the Audi RSQ3 is more agile; the other options are among our SUVs.
July and August are hot and crowded, and the Calanques are often subject to restrictions. May, June, and September are ideal for swimming and hiking. The Mistral can blow strongly at any time of year: during these days, the sea is rough and boat trips may be cancelled.
Can you reach the Calanques by car? Only in a few places, and access is limited in summer. People usually get there on foot or by boat.
Arriving by boat: can you deliver my car to the port? Yes, at the dock of the marina where you dock, at the time you specify.
Is the Route des Crêtes always open? No, it closes on days with strong winds or fire risk. Check before you set off.
How do I plan a day in Cassis? A boat trip through the calanques in the morning, and the Route des Crêtes to La Ciotat in the afternoon, if it's open.
Can I return the car to the French Riviera or Italy? Yes: just tell us where your trip ends and we'll pick it up.
How long can I cancel my reservation? Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before delivery. The model remains guaranteed in any case: the car you receive is the one you booked.
